For More Info On Recycling

List of Collection Centers

Home Chemical Collection

All Miami-Dade County residents can visit the Miami-Dade County Home Chemical Collection Centers any time during normal operating hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday – Sunday). No appointment is needed. No commercial disposal is permitted.

The locations of the Home Chemical Collection are as follows:

 

Bulk Trash Disposal

All Miami-Dade County residents can dispose of bulk trash at one of the landfills, for a fee.

The locations of the landfills are as follows:

* Accepts used motor oil
** Accepts used electronics
*** Does not accept white goods
**** Does not accept tires.

Acceptable and Unacceptable Recycling Items

Items Allowed

  • Aluminum, steel and tin cans - empty
  • PET bottles with symbol #1 with screw tops only - empty     
  • HDPE plastic bottles with the symbol #2 (milk, water bottles, detergent and shampoo bottles, etc.) - empty   
  • Plastic Recycle plastics by shape: bottles, jars, jugs, cups, and tubs.
  • Glass food & beverage containers (clear, brown and green) - empty
  • Uncoated paperboard (ex. Cereal boxes; food and snack boxes)
  • Newspaper, mail, magazines, glossy inserts, pamphlets and catalogs
  • Uncoated printing, phone books, writing and office paper
  • Old corrugated containers/cardboard (uncoated)
  • Now Accepted: Plastic to-go cups and paper cups 
*Any items not listed above are not permissible. Go to wm.com/recycleright for the most current recycling information.

Items Not Allowed

  • Garbage or other non-recyclable waste ex. cylinders, tanks, rocks, dirt, building debris, flammables
  • Batteries ex. dry cell batteries, lead acid batteries
  • Certain glass products ex. window or auto glass, incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs, mirrors, glass cookware or bakeware, ceramics
  • Plastic bags, foam, trays and containers
  • Home chemicals ex. paints, pesticides
  • Medical waste and pharmaceuticals
  • Electronic waste and accessories ex. PCs, monitors, televisions, printer cartridges, keyboards, cell phones, CDs and DVDs
  • Other non-recyclables ex. coat hangers, small appliances, microwave trays
  • Empty propane or oxygen tanks

Hazardous Waste Collection

Once a year in May, the Town collects hazardous waste materials. Please call Town Hall at 305.861.4863 for our schedule and more information.

Surfside Celebrates Earth Month with Annual Resource Fair and Plastic Fishing Festival

 

Surfside celebrated Earth Month on April 19 with its annual Earth Day Resource Fair and Plastic Fishing Festival at 93rd Street Beach, bringing together residents and visitors for a day of environmental awareness, education and community engagement. The event featured environmental partners and vendors, interactive activities for families and a special performance by the internationally acclaimed Recycled Orchestra, @OrquestadeCateura.

Representatives from Pelican Harbor Seabird Station also participated, including the release of a rehabilitated seagull, offering attendees a memorable reminder of the importance of wildlife conservation.

Participants joined the Plastic Fishing Festival @PlasticFisherman, collecting plastic debris from the shoreline and transforming it into creative art as part of a global initiative promoting ocean conservation and reducing marine pollution.

The annual event highlighted Surfside’s continued commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship and protecting the natural resources that make the community unique. Both events were free for Surfside residents and reflected the Town’s commitment to providing accessible, family-friendly programming throughout the year.

The Town also extends its appreciation to Elected Officials Dayana Benmergui, Andrea Travani, Gerardo Vildostegui and David Weingot for attending and supporting this year’s Earth Month celebration.

 

 


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